Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
New data from the Centers for Disease Control reports that emergency room treatments for tick bites are at the highest level across the country since 2019. The jump is especially noticeable in the Northeast. Here's why the insects have become more common and how to prevent bites.
Emergency room visits for tick bites this year are at the highest levels since 2019, especially in the Northeast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As it gets hotter day by day, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding Michiganders to stay wary of ticks.
The first detection of Asian longhorned ticks has been confirmed in Michigan, with state officials urging livestock owners to be on the alert.
Ticks in a Southeast Michigan county have tested positive for the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.
Macomb County resident Linda Lobes has been facing the lasting impacts of Lyme disease after a tick bite she got in 1989.
Here is more on how to identify and what to be aware of regarding Michigan's five most common ticks.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include fever, headache, and rash, the CDC said.
Bella Hadid is the latest celebrity to reveal her experience with Lyme disease. Here's how to protect yourself from ticks, which are sticking around longer thanks to warming temperatures.
The CDC also found "concerning" numbers of doctors don't know about alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction to red meat.
As Michiganders plan outdoor activities for the Fourth of July, they should try to prevent tick bites as cases of Lyme disease are increasing, with over 25 cases reported in Washtenaw County during June.
More time outdoors can mean a higher danger of tick bites — including the risk of a tick-borne illness that causes an allergy to red meat called alpha-gal syndrome.
